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A strategy for individuals considering undertaking the Postgraduate/ MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair First Author: Samantha Holloway Authors: Samantha Holloway, Lecturer, Department of Wound Healing; Vanessa Jones, Senior Lecturer and Education Director, Department of Wound Healing Originally introduced in 1996 as a Postgraduate Diploma, this course has attracted over 300 healthcare professionals. It offers the opportunity of studying at a distance and remains unique, as there are few others of its kind. However it would seem that students are not always aware of the implications of choosing to study in this manner. Based on our experience of providing education in this way and from feedback from students who have now completed their studies we have attempted to devise a strategy that primes a potential student to consider whether distance-learning is the right approach for them. Therefore potential students are encouraged to take into account the course content and assessment strategy to be able to organise their studies and use their time efficiently. This is one particular aspect that is overlooked by a number of students, with many not having considered the short-term adjustments to normal routines and organisation that is required of them. Therefore time management and study skills are incorporated into the overall course material and during the contact time with course leaders. In addition to aid the transition to a more self-directed approach to learning interactive tutorial support is provided using on-line methods. Those students that have had time to reflect on their experiences would agree that although it is a demanding way of learning the rewards in terms of acquiring new knowledge and further expertise are many. |
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